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How to Prepare Your Home for Winter

12/8/2022

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People work hard to get their homes. Unfortunately, a big mistake people make is neglecting the correct maintenance and repairs that are required to keep their property in the best condition possible. Property maintenance and repairs are important, especially leading up to and during the winter months as this can be when the weather is at its harshest.

Why is it important to prepare your home for winter?Not only will preparing your home save you money in the long run, or on your heating costs but it will also slow down or even stop the process of your house deteriorating. All houses need to be warm and dry to optimally increase their lifespan. Luckily there are several things you can do to prepare your home for winter, whether it is clearing your gutters, adding insulation, or hiring professional plumbing services to check your pipes. To help you, here are several things that anyone can do or check to help prepare their homes for winter.
How to prepare your home for winter
#1 Heating systemsThe heating system in your house has a finite lifespan, and they are most likely to fail after sitting dormant over the summer months and then being used in high loads over the winter months. It is advisable that you get these heating systems regularly maintained and that you are aware of when it was installed so that you might have an idea as to when they will need to be replaced or upgraded. There is nothing worse than getting to winter and realizing your heating system has failed and then living without heat.

#2 Cleaning your guttersThe job isn’t glamorous, and many people are reluctant to do it but once all the leaves have fallen from the trees it is time to check and clean your gutters. If they are clogged up with debris then this will cause them to overflow and run down your property, leading to dampness and drainage issues. Luckily in most cases, this task shouldn’t take more than a few hours or a day at the most, and you only have to do it once a year unless you are extremely lucky.

#3 Adding or replacing insulationOnce you have heated your home, you want to keep all that heat in for as long as possible, so it is a good idea to check your roofing insulation and the seals on your doors and windows as these are the most likely places that the heat you are losing will be escaping from. You could also look at what type of windows your property has, and if they are single, double, or triple-glazed. If you have single-glazed windows, then it might be an idea to invest in upgrading them.

Not all of us have the time, health, or experience to carry out some of these tasks, but there is always professional help available. There are of course other things you can also do to prepare your home for winter, but these are a few of the important ones to consider.
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